Step 2: To isolate the term with x, subtract 7 from both sides: -2x ≥ 1 - 7.
Step 3: Simplify the right side: -2x ≥ -6.
Step 4: Now, divide both sides by -2. Remember, when you divide by a negative number, you must flip the inequality sign: x ≤ 3.
Inequalities – Understanding how to manipulate and solve inequalities, including reversing the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
Algebraic Manipulation – Skills in rearranging equations and isolating variables to find their range.